Latitude Festival

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Arts & CultureSouthwold
Dates23–26 July 2026Confirmed listing
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsLatitude was built from its first edition
LanguageEnglishCurrency: GBP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Latitude Festival in Southwold

A multi-art-form festival held each July at Henham Park near Southwold, Suffolk, founded in 2006 by director Melvin Benn to combine music with theatre, cabaret, poetry and literature. Its first edition drew ten thousand people for headline sets from Editors, Pet Shop Boys and Snow Patrol, on an estate owned by the same family since 1544.

Latitude Festival opened in 2006 on the grounds of Henham Park, a 4,200-acre estate near the Suffolk coastal town of Southwold that has been owned by the Rous family since 1544, with parts of the estate's history stretching back more than eight centuries and its Regency-era country house rebuilt in the 1820s.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Latitude was built from its first edition around a genuinely multi-art-form structure, with poetry, literature, comedy and full theatrical productions running alongside headline music rather than as minor sideshows, a founding ambition distinct from festivals that add token non-music stages after establishing a purely musical identity

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Henham Park setting, an estate owned by the Rous family since 1544 with parts of its history stretching over eight centuries, gives the festival a landscaped, historic parkland character uncommon among UK festivals built on flat agricultural sites

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The combination of music with theatre

Water and renewal

Living ritual

comedy and literature across simultaneous stages has remained Latitude's defining structure since its 2006 founding

The sacred route

Living ritual

alongside its consistent setting at Henham Park

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

23–26 July 2026

Getting around

Use Southwold transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Festival camping gear including waterproof boots and layers given exposure to changeable Suffolk summer weather across the estate's mixed woodland and open grounds.

Safety

Latitude Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Southwold, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map52.33 N, 1.68 EOpen in Google Maps

Southwold, England, United Kingdom

TransportUse Southwold transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Southwold, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Southwold via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Southwold, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearFestival camping gear including waterproof boots and layers given exposure to changeable Suffolk summer weather across the estate's mixed woodland and open grounds.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United Kingdom and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Latitude Festival?

Latitude Festival is listed for 23–26 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Latitude Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Southwold, United Kingdom. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Southwold, England, United Kingdom

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLlatitudefestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates23–26 July 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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